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Medieval and legendary swords of history

Evolution and relevant data about medieval swords

The medieval swords around the years have been evolving their design, shape and size to ensure more effectiveness to the one that carries it against its enemy and at the same time have a greater degree of protection.

Sword

Humans from the Bronze Age made weapons with cutting edges, the sword was made after the dagger. But it was years later that the sword began to be used for combats.

The medieval sword is considered to be a white weapon, it is simply based on being a straight blade with a double edge. It has a handle and can present many variations in its length, grip, weight and more.

In history, the first swords began to appear in the IV millennium BC and these were made of bronze, iron and finally steel.

In the middle ages and specifically with the Crusades, the sword was standardized as a cutting sword with a hilt that was cruciform.

In the fourteenth century many innovations were made especially in the handles. Swords were made a few longer to grab it with both hands. The leaf also was made longer.

The medieval swords have undoubtedly become popular. Swords have been present in many important events for many, many decades.

Medieval Swords and other legendary swords of history

Next you will see the most iconic medieval swords and those of course, have been at the most iconic moments in history.

Sword of the Barbarians and Nordics: This sword terrorized the rivals. It had a huge size compared to the others. Just a warrior with the same characteristics than the weapon could handle its weight, width and length. It was ideal for a single hit and it had to be accurate. The sword was a sign of respect and authority.

Sword of the Barbarians and Nordics

Charlemagne's sword:Charles was emperor of Western Europe and his sword was very modern for the time. It had a very perfect and stylized design. Charles came to conquer territories such as France, Italy and Germany with his sword.

Charlemagne Sword

Scimitar sword: Original sword from the Middle East. This sword abounded in its production in the Arab invasion. Toledo was once the most important center of creation for this sword. It has a single edge and its grip protects the hands very well. The sword is curved to make easier to perform an attack riding a horse, then the sword will cut but the blade does not stay there and follow its trajectory.

Scimitar sword

William Wallace sword:He was a Scottish warrior who supported his country in the wars of Scottish independence.

Claymore Sword:Weapon that belonged to James I (1394-1437) King of Scotland (also known as The Lion of Scotland for his firm hand in governing and for being really brave on the battlefield). He was crowned King in 1424 in Scone. Among his feats or most notable acts include reducing the powers of the feudal nobles, crush the Alban House or introduce a system of weights and measures in Scotland. His life ended up being killed by Sir Robert Graham.

Claymore sword

Mandoble sword of the Catholic Kings: Spectacular and mythical Spanish sword with which the Catholic Monarchs (Fernando and Isabel) named Christopher Columbus as a gentleman when he returned from his first trip to the Americas. This sword was used in the important public or religious acts of his mandate, for example the Conquest of the Nasrid Kingdom of Granada.

Mandoble Sword Catholic Kings

Sword of Christopher Columbus (1436-1506): Sword of the navigator Christopher Columbus who after several attempts was finally supported by the Catholic Monarchs of Spain to undertake the exploration of the Indies in the western seas. Columbus arrived to america on October 12 of 1492 for the first time.

Christopher Columbus Sword

Other legendary swords worthy to mention may be:

Sword of Alexander the Great: Alexander III was from Macedonia and was the king from 336 BC until the day of his death. Many years have passed and he is still considered an important military leader. He was the one who conquered the Aquemenida empire and the Persian Empire. His sword is unique, a lethal weapon with a very elegant grip.

Alexander the Great sword

Iberian Falcata:This was the sword of the first people who lived in the Iberian peninsula. The Iberians used this sword to fight on their battles. Its blade design is very different and no other sword like this has been ever seen. It was designed to cut horizontally.

Falcata Sword

Roman sword:This Roman weapon was a perfect sword for combats man to man. Its handle is excellent because it adapts perfectly to the human hand. The sword is short, pointed and wide. It caused great damage to the opponents.

Parts and composition of the swords

The medieval sword but also the rest of swords in general have a blade, handle and scabbard.

The scabbard is what covers the blade and where it is stored when the sword is not in use. There are three types of attacks that can be done with the blade: cut, puncture and tear. The blade can have a single edge or double edge. It could also have a false edge near its tip. The longer side or the edge of the sword is the one that is going to be used to make punches.

scabbard

The false edge or its shorter side, is the one used to counter attack. The blade could also have notches which helps the blade to be lighter and allow it to be stronger and much stiffer.

Although the hilt might seem not too important is usually one of the most important parts of the sword. It is the part that allows to handle the sword. The swords of the Post Viking era had only one cross guard.

The knob helps to improve the balance and can be used as an instrument to attack short range. The spike is simply an extension of the blade arrangement which passes through the handle.

Every sword must have its sheath and this is the cover for the weapon to rest. In all the years, these covers have been made of many materials, such as leather, metals, bronze and steel.

In the part that the sheath has an opening is where the sword is kept and this is called throat. In this there is a ring or a hook that simply makes the sword enter more easily, be safer and avoid damage to the one who carries the sword.

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Medieval and legendary swords of history

Evolution and relevant data about medieval swords

Medieval Swords and other legendary swords of history

Parts and composition of the swords